Q. Did you know the man?
A. No; I knew he wore a linen coat and a white straw hat.
Q. Was it a rifle or a shot gun?
A. Yes; regular musket, called breech-loaders, something similar to what the militia have.
At this point the committee adjourned, to meet at the arsenal, at half-past eight o'clock, this evening.
Allegheny Arsenal,
Friday Evening, February 22, 1878.
The committee met pursuant to adjournment, at the United States Arsenal, at half-past eight o'clock. All members present.
Major A. R. Buffington, sworn:
By Mr. Lindsey: